Claremont opens school board filing for March ballot

Filing for multiple Claremont School Board positions will open January 21 and close January 30, giving local residents a narrow window to submit candidacy paperwork ahead of the March 10 ballot election. Candidates must obtain and return filing forms at the SAU#6 offices, located at 165 Broad Street, during business hours.

The SAU#6 office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Filing day on January 30 will feature extended hours, with the filing period running from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. These are the only official times and location for submitting the required forms before the nomination deadline.

Voters will elect five positions on the March 10 ballot: moderator (one-year term), treasurer (one-year term), district clerk (one-year term), and two school board members (each for three-year terms). The moderator presides over meetings and ballot procedures, the treasurer oversees district finances, the district clerk maintains official records, and school board members set policy and oversee district administration. Those roles shape the district’s approach to budgeting, curriculum choices, operational oversight, and community engagement.

The compressed filing schedule underscores the importance of timely action for anyone considering a run. Potential candidates should plan to visit the SAU#6 office in person to obtain and submit forms within the stated hours. Candidates and voters alike should note the March 10 election will be by ballot, making turnout and voter information critical to the outcome.

Local governance in Claremont hinges on participation at the ballot box and from those willing to serve in these administrative and oversight roles. With budget cycles, staffing decisions, and policy debates often decided at the board level, the people elected in March will influence the district’s direction for the coming year and, in the case of the three-year seats, beyond.

For residents, the immediate takeaway is practical: prepare any required paperwork and plan for the January 21–30 filing window, especially the extended hours on January 30. What comes next is clear: candidates who file will face voters on March 10, and turnout will determine who steers Claremont schools through the next term.